News articles for 2026

Waste and recycling service 13 January 2026

Waste and recycling teams have gone above and beyond during the recent adverse weather to service accessible routes, keep recycling centres open, and support snow clearing efforts across Aberdeenshire—and they are not stopping. The team has a range of plans in place to help communities get caught up.

13 January 2026

Aberdeenshire winter weather updates

See all the latest updates on the severe winter weather across Aberdeenshire.

12 January 2026

Aberdeenshire Council ends 'major incident' but emergency response efforts continue

Aberdeenshire Council has taken the decision to end its ‘major incident’, which it stood up last Tuesday as a result of major snowfall affecting all parts of Aberdeenshire, but the Council remains alert to the on-going needs of communities in a heightened state of emergency response.

11 January 2026

Emergency protection works begin at Portsoy Harbour

Aberdeenshire Council has appointed a contractor to undertake emergency protection and recovery measures at Portsoy Harbour.

09 January 2026

Residents invited to submit snow photos to aid clearance efforts

As winter maintenance teams continue to work towards restoring connectivity across Aberdeenshire’s road network, residents are being invited to submit photos to support these efforts.

09 January 2026

All schools closed Monday as amber weather warning extended

All schools and council-run nurseries across Aberdeenshire will be CLOSED tomorrow (Monday) due to the weather.

04 January 2026